Tag Archives: HCVETS

HCV–HOW BAD WILL IT BE?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by asknod

This just in from member Shawn  about predictors of how bad and how rapidly your liver deteriorates measured by a 1970s- era infection. Its done by the NIH which makes it semi-legit. At least they don’t have financial ax to … Continue reading →

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ADVENTURES IN vA LAND–NEW BOOK

Posted on July 23, 2012 by asknod

Well, I guess the cat’s out of the bag now. XLibris just informed me they sent out this press release several days ago. I’m not finished talking to them on price. I didn’t get any input on that yet. I … Continue reading →

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Update: Exeter Hospital’s HCV problems

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Laura

Exeter Hospital’s “outbreak” strain of HCV has risen to 30 patients and one employee (HCW) from the previously reported 26 patients and one employee. But wait, there’s more!  There are 12 other patients of the Cardiac Cath. Lab that have different … Continue reading →

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DGAT-1 AND HCV– THE CORRELATION

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Cupcake found this and its an eye opener. Time to rethink a lot of things we have assumed for years. I envisioned a cure that would encapsulate the virus and lock it up. We will see what they finally use … Continue reading →

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NANOBOTS TO KILL HCV

Posted on July 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Paul sends us this dynamite article. I hope to be “nanobot”ed if they’re taking volunteers. HCV research is moving by leaps and bounds, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s hope those of us who failed IFN can take advantage of it … Continue reading →

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F. D. A. uses spyware against its own scientists

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Laura

Why haven’t scientists forcefully come forth to shed light on the potential for medical devices to spread infectious diseases such as HCV?   The F. D. A. regulates medical devices (jet-guns, syringes, endoscopes etc..) and their proper sterilization. Isn’t keeping … Continue reading →

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Balderdash from BVA Judge Chiapetta

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Laura

On 10/28/10,  Judge Chiapetta of Baltimore, decided that he had to deny service connection for HCV to a Veteran (Case #1040550) based on his creative thinking skills with regard to acute and chronic HCV.  This is also a jet-gun case … Continue reading →

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SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR

Posted on July 15, 2012 by asknod

Member Christine sends us this heartbreaking news. As usual, Big Pharma has decided they cannot live with meager profits and the eradication of a disease rapidly approaching epidemic proportions. Imagine what would have happened if Doctors Saulk and Sabin had … Continue reading →

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There’s trouble in tony Exeter (NH), HCV trouble

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Laura

Pretty Exeter, located in the Seacoast region of NH, is home to the elite Phillips Exeter Academy, about 14,000 people (97% white), and a hospital, Exeter Hospital.  My first granddaughter was born there and I can testify that it’s a … Continue reading →

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INTERFERON-FREE TX FOR HCV IN 5 YEARS?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

Great. We have to wait five years for an IFN-free therapy for HCV. I don’t have that luxury nor do some of my friends who flunked the PegIntron Olympics. I’m S4 confirmed and it’s a matter of time to when … Continue reading →

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